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The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing the arts to the people and the people to the arts. A long-running program at BMCA that fulfills our mission is Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM), teaching traditional Appalachian music to young people. As a way to salute this vital youth program […]
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Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life through the spirited tunes of the Junior Appalachian Musicians, the captivating stories of Cherokee storyteller Kathi Littlejohn, and the harmonies of the Cherokee […]
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Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience necessary. This event is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults and $5 suggested […] |
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The historic Orion School and Chapel, in collaboration with the Museum of Ashe County History, will host a photo swap and benefit concert at the historic Orion Schoolhouse and Chapel. Starting at 4 p.m., visitors are encouraged to bring their historic Ashe County photos to be scanned and enjoy some light refreshments at the historic […] 
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗨𝗡! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring […] |
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Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the season with a down-home dose of classic country cheer! The Blue Ridge Opry comes to the Ashe Civic Center for a special edition of its nostalgic country music variety show — inspired by the early days of the Grand Ole Opry and the golden era of stars like Patsy […] |
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The traditional music faculty will be performing in concert for all to enjoy! The music will be a combination of old-time, bluegrass, gospel, klezmer and other originals. This event will take place in Bryson Gym on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 pm.
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Join us to kick off the Asheville Sessions Centennial with a special event at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. In August 1925, legendary producer Ralph Peer set up a portable recording studio in the brand-new George Vanderbilt Hotel, capturing the very first commercial recordings made in Appalachia. Now, we're celebrating that historic moment. The evening begins with drinks and […] |
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This event is free to the public with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 10:00 am. No ticket needed -- just show up! Dive deep into the history and legacy of Asheville's landmark 1925 recording sessions with a day of free panels and discussions. The day features a look at "Asheville in 1925" with Katherine […]
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Don't miss a night of roots music at The Grey Eagle, presented by AVL Fest! This concert celebrates the legacy of the 1925 Asheville Sessions, which captured the raw, authentic sounds of Appalachia and paved the way for modern American roots music. The evening kicks off with a performance from a local Youth Band, followed by a headline […]
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Jimmy Davidson is a singer-songwriter and artist in Boone, North Carolina. He spent his musically formative years in Athens, Georgia, in various bands. Most recently he was singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the Worthless Son-in-Laws. His music leans toward indie-folk-rock with a blend of influences like Fruit Bats, Calexico, early R.E.M., the Jayhawks, the […] |
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Grammy-Nominated musicians, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, will take the stage on November 8, 2025 at White Horse Black Mountain. The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area hosts this Blue Ridge Music Trails concert and is excited to present the duo with two Warren Wilson College bands opening the concert--The Bowbenders (bluegrass) and the Frog Tone Stringband […]
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The Asheville Sessions celebration continues with a special hometown showcase at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. This concert spotlights the city's rich and vibrant musical landscape, featuring some of Asheville's nationally recognized artists. Don't miss live performances by River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, Toubab Krewe, and Floating Action as they honor the deep musical roots that continue to thrive in our city. ---------------------- Asheville wrote […]
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This event is free. No ticket needed -- just show up! Join us as we conclude the weekend of activities celebrating the Historic 1925 Asheville Recording Sessions with a free community concert featuring local bands performing roots performing music of the styles represented in the 1925 Asheville recordings. The event will feature Songs From the Road with opening/support acts Zoe […]
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Joseph Terrell has spent a decade singing, playing guitar, and writing songs in celebrated Americana quartet Mipso. His songs include fan favorites that inspire sing-alongs around the country as well as a viral folk murder ballad about Luigi Mangioni. Joseph’s debut solo album "Good For Nothing Howl" (Sleepy Cat Records) features members of Hiss Golden […] |
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Join us Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at the Folk School Community Room for The Nowbillies, Brasstown’s only not really polka band. Members of the band recently held a reunion performance with their alter-ego centuries old band, Irons in the Fire at Fall Festival. But only about 2-300 of the audience witnessed the closing […]
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The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in our Appalachian Heritage. This unique event, hosted by Josh Copus, Donna Ray Norton, Sheila Kay Adams, and Melanie Rice celebrates the rich tradition of ballads in Southern Appalachia. Ballads are hauntingly beautiful stories and narrative poems passed down through oral tradition […] |
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Join Luke Mears and other fabulous local musicians for a FREE Country/Blues Jam in the Reeves cafe (or under the marquee in nice weather) every second Thursday of the month. Free to watch, free to play. |
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Join us for a day of Christian Harmony Shaped Note Singing on November 15, 2025, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Marshall, NC. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your voice and a dish to share!
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Community Jam Every 3rd Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of every month to join us for a Schoolhouse Community Jam. Bring your instruments and join our circle! We invite musicians of all levels to come out and join together for an evening of playing together. You can begin […] |
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Every third Thursday evening of the month, Zuma Coffee becomes a crowded bluegrass and old-time music venue. Those who want to get a seat inside the place should arrive a good bit earlier than the 7 p.m. start time. The eager-to-play musicians often get going before seven, and the gathering crowd grows large as a […] 
Contra Dance — including contras, squares, rounds, and several other types of group folk dances — to live music, every Third Thursday of the month, year-round at the Macon County Library in Franklin, NC and at Cowee School. Each dance is taught, and then instructions continue to be called in time to the music by […]
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Mark your calendars for a night of fabulous music for a fantastic cause. Our hurricane-relief concert series BLUE RIDGE HOLLER is coming to Asheville’s Wortham Center on Nov. 21! Hosted by the multi-talented Josh Goforth, the concert features: David LaMotte Carolina Detour Newfound Gap Pythagoras All proceeds will go toward our continued work rebuilding western North […]
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Join us on the 3rd Friday of the month in Hot Springs North Carolina, just yards from the Appalachian Trail. COMMUNITY FOLK DANCING, LIVE MUSIC! NO PARTNER NECESSARY
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The Loose Strings Band, residing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has contributed to their unique Appalachian sound. The group came together 15 years ago, and have drawn inspiration from a variety of artists such as Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, and The Dixie Chicks. These artists have inspired avenues to the band’s own bluegrass/folk sound. |
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Square Dance Brevard is a monthly community dance featuring old time mountainsquare dances to live music by local bands and energetic callers. All dances are taught, no partner or experience necessary. This event is open to the public and welcomes people of all ages. There is a $10 suggested donation for adults and $5 suggested […] |
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗨𝗡! All dances will be taught. Beginner and family-friendly! In addition to old-time square dances, there will be waltzes, flatfooting, a cakewalk, and community old-time jam. Haw Creek Commons is a beautiful spot with outdoor areas, a fire pit, and picnic tables. Bring […] |
